Headline:
Flood Advisory issued August 16 at 2:43PM MDT until August 16 at 5:45PM MDT by NWS Albuquerque NM
Event:
Flood Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 1:43pm
Expires:
August 16, 2026 - 4:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...Arroyo and small stream flooding caused by excessive
rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...West Central Quay County in east central New Mexico...
* WHEN...Until 545 PM MDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
Rises in small streams and normally dry arroyos.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 242 PM MDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to near
stationary thunderstorms in far eastern Quay County. This will
cause arroyo and small stream flooding. Between 1.25 and 1.75
inches of rain have fallen.
- This includes the following streams and drainages...
Adobe Walls Creek, Plaza Larga Creek, Wilson Creek and Charco
Creek. Additional rainfall amounts of 0.25 to 0.5 inches are
expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor
flooding.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Mainly rural areas of West Central Quay County.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instruction:
Both localized and distant heavy rainfall will create sudden and
dangerous flows in arroyos and over low water crossings. Turn around
don't drown!
Area Description:
Quay, NM
Forcast Office:
NWS Albuquerque NM
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov